#LST Recap: Clavicle ORIF Surgery Fractures
Watch a detailed recap of an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) for a midshaft clavicle fracture. Dr. Alejandro Badia demonstrates the use of the Cascella plate system and the IntelliSense Drill to achieve precise anatomical reduction and stability.
#LST Recap: ORIF Surgery for Distal Radius Fracture
Watch an expert recap of an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery for a distal radius fracture. This video features Dr. Alejandro Badia performing a complex wrist repair using the Medartis Baby foot plate, followed by an endoscopic carpal tunnel release for optimal patient recovery.
#LST Recap: Rotator Cuff Repair With Augmentation Patch
Discover how Dr. Alejandro Badia and Dr. Joel Peterson perform a minimally invasive rotator cuff repair. This video details the process of debridement, thermal shrinkage, and the application of a collagen patch to support healing and strengthen the shoulder joint.
#LST Recap: Basal Joint Replacement
Watch a complete surgical recap of a Basal Joint Replacement for thumb arthritis. In this video, Dr. Badia performs a CMC Arthroplasty, replacing the arthritic joint with a modular implant to effectively restore full mobility and eliminate pain.
Patient from Ecuador Overcomes Hand Numbness Without Going to the Operating Room
Ignoring numbness and tingling in the hands out of fear of surgery is more common than it seems, but current medical technology offers surprisingly fast and simple solutions. In this video, we meet Carlos, a patient who traveled from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to treat carpal tunnel syndrome that had prevented him from sleeping well for over… [Read More]
Telemedicine Follow Up With Ecuadorian Patient After Massive Rotator Cuff Repair
Did you know that using cortisone after joint surgery can be counterproductive for your tendons? Although it is a medication famous for quickly relieving pain, its application in postoperative patients requires very careful medical analysis so as not to hinder recovery. In this follow-up consultation, Dr. Alejandro Badia reviews the MRI of a patient who… [Read More]
#LivesurgeryTuesday Recap: Resection of Wrist Cyst
Living with severe, chronic wrist pain often means that conservative treatments are no longer enough to restore quality of life. In this integrated clinical journey, Dr. Alejandro Badia guides us through a comprehensive surgical pathway for a patient facing advanced wrist arthritis, moving from a meticulous diagnostic phase to a total joint solution. The process… [Read More]
3-Month Recovery from Shoulder Arthroscopy: Detached Tendon Repair
Overcoming a detached tendon is a process that requires patience, discipline, and a precise surgical technique. Just three months after his shoulder arthroscopy—an advanced and minimally invasive procedure performed through “three tiny holes”—Miguel shows us his excellent progress and the relief of his symptoms. During this follow-up consultation, the patient exhibits a notable improvement in… [Read More]
Shoulder Arthroscopy and Labrum Repair: 8-Week Recovery
Regaining the stability of a joint vital for sports requires surgical precision and an absolute commitment to rehabilitation. At just eight weeks after his surgery, Robert shows us the excellent results of a shoulder arthroscopy to repair the labrum, the fundamental cartilage structure that keeps the head of the bone firmly within its socket. During… [Read More]
Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Repair: 4-Month Recovery
Facing a diagnosis of a massive rotator cuff tear can raise many questions, especially when the damage is so extensive that repair seems almost impossible before going into the operating room. In this medical follow-up, we meet Miguel just four months after undergoing complex surgery to repair both a massive tear in his shoulder and… [Read More]
